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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa recently visited Laredo, where she discussed her proposal for a "Corruption Tax Refund." This plan involves returning money to Texans from the state's…

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Hinojosa stops in Laredo to pitch ‘Corruption Tax Refund,’ to keynote Webb County Democratic Party launch

Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kobe Arriaga, as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News · July 11, 2026 · 1 min read

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" This plan involves returning money to Texans from the state's rainy day fund. The state's rainy day fund currently holds nearly $25 billion. Hinojosa's plan would provide relief to Texas households.

Further details about Hinojosa's proposal and her campaign are available through her appearance in Laredo and her plan to keynote the Webb County Democratic Party launch.

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Category: Local · Published: July 11, 2026 · Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News · Reading time: 1 min

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Hinojosa stops in Laredo to pitch ‘Corruption Tax Refund,’ to keynote Webb County Democratic Party launch

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